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NCL0192 Adult Hearing - Specsavers

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB

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02 Jan 2025 at 18:14

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10 May 2024 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NHS North Central London ICB), aims to secure adult hearing services (hearing aids) for age-related hearing loss under the title "NCL0192 Adult Hearing - Specsavers". This procurement falls under the healthcare services category, specifically for ENT or audiologist services, and is geographically targeted within the London Borough of Camden. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded via a direct award process on the 24th of March, 2024, and is set to run from the 1st of April, 2024 to the 31st of March, 2025.

The tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specializing in audiology and hearing aids. The direct award to Specsavers underscores the importance of strong existing service provision and the ability to meet high standards. Companies with established expertise in delivering high-quality audiology services, who can ensure consistency and reliable performance, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The streamlined nature of this Provider Selection Regime (PSR), guided by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, also facilitates simpler procurement engagements, reducing barriers for qualified providers.

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Notice Title

NCL0192 Adult Hearing - Specsavers

Notice Description

Provides treatment (hearing aids) for age-related hearing loss.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Adult Hearing Audiology contract provides treatment (audiology aids) for age-related hearing loss to the incumbent provider InHealth Ltd, via a Direct Award Process C for 12 months from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04587c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000048-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON ICB
Contact Name
Strategy And Population Health
Contact Email
nclicb.nclcontractqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7851396197

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS

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